A great read - anyone talking punitive action against migrants at the moment should read and feel the warmth from your forebears.
How you shaped as a person, assisted in shaping others comes from so many different influences. Knowing others have gone to the edge for you makes a difference for any of us.
Aaah the UB40 - went to see the band (named after the form) in Kilburn circa 1980 (at Uni in London as well). Still listen to the poignancy of their songs and lyrics - take care, keep expressing, hopefully raised a sly smile, as 'I think it is going rain today' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsnsu2tgpR0